This was one of [[Itachi Uchiha]]'s crows that had [[Shisui Uchiha]]'s left eye implanted into it. It was later stored inside [[Naruto Uzumaki]].

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This was one of [[Itachi Uchiha]]'s [[crows]] that had [[Shisui Uchiha]]'s left eye implanted into it. It was later stored inside [[Naruto Uzumaki]].

== Background ==

== Background ==

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Before his death, Shisui entrusted his remaining eye to Itachi to protect [[Konohagakure]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 590, page 6</ref> Itachi would later implant the [[Sharingan]] into this crow.

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Before his death, Shisui entrusted his remaining eye to Itachi to protect [[Konohagakure]].<ref>Chapter 590, page 6</ref> Itachi would later implant the [[Sharingan]] into this crow.

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== Appearance ==

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The crow looked no different from a normal crow, except for the fact that its left eye bears Shisui's Sharingan.

== Part II ==

== Part II ==

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=== Itachi Pursuit Arc ===

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=== Itachi Pursuit Mission ===

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During an encounter with Naruto, Itachi asked Naruto what he would do if Sasuke ever attacked the village. Seemingly satisfied with Naruto's answer that he would stop Sasuke and save the village, Itachi stated that he would give Naruto some of his power but hoped that he would never have to use it. Using [[Dusk Crow Genjutsu|a genjutsu]] as a distraction he sent one of his crows inside of Naruto.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 403, pages 2-8</ref>

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[[File:Itachi's Genjutsu.PNG|thumb|left|Itachi confronts Naruto.]]

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During an encounter with Naruto prior to his final battle with [[Sasuke]], Itachi asked Naruto what he would do if Sasuke ever attacked the village. Seemingly satisfied with Naruto's answer that he would stop Sasuke and save the village, Itachi decided to implant the crow into Naruto's body by using [[Dusk Crow Genjutsu|a genjutsu]] as a distraction, to allow the crow to store itself inside Naruto.<ref>Chapter 403, pages 2-8</ref> Hoping Naruto would never use the crow, Itachi arranged the crow as a countermeasure if Sasuke does attempt to attack Konoha.

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=== Shinobi World War Arc ===

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=== Fourth Shinobi World War:Confrontation ===

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[[File:Crow killed.png|thumb|Itachiincineratesthe crow.]]

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[[File:Episode298.png|thumb|right|Thecrowemerges.]]

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When Itachi was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], the crow emerged from Naruto's mouth during his and [[Killer B]]'s fight with Itachi and an also reincarnated [[Nagato]] and overwrote [[Kabuto Yakushi]]'s control over Itachi. Itachi later explained that he hadsetup the crow it so that it would show itself in response to Itachi's [[Mangekyō Sharingan]].Itachimadeitsothatthe[[Kotoamatsukami|genjutsu]] would give the order "protect Konoha" to whomeverwasaffected by it. Itachi intended this to beused on [[SasukeUchiha]], as he anticipated that Sasuke would transplant Itachi'seyesinto his own and also feared that he might one day turn on the village.Seeminglynot wanting Shisui's eye to fallintothe wrong hands, Itachi [[Amaterasu|incinerates]] the crow,stating that Shisui's eye would be of no use to themnowbecauseitwouldtakeanother ten years to regenerate its Mangekyō Sharingan form.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 552, pages 10-11</ref>

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When Itachi was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], the crow emerged from Naruto's mouth when he indirectlyactivatedhis [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] duringtheirforcedfight.HavingexpectedSasuke to usehiseyes to gainan [[EternalMangekyō Sharingan]], Itachi arrangedfor the crowtorespond to hiseyesand [[Kotoamatsukami|implant the mentalcommand]] to protectKonohathemomenthebattledNaruto.

Though the use of Kotoamatsukami failed to affect its intended target, it allowed Itachi to break free from [[Kabuto Yakushi]]'s control. He proceeded to reveal to Naruto the significance of his plan. But due to the ten year waiting period for Shisui's eye to be used again, Itachi [[Amaterasu|incinerated]] the crow so that it would not fall into the wrong hands.<ref>Chapter 552, pages 10-11</ref>

During an encounter with Naruto prior to his final battle with Sasuke, Itachi asked Naruto what he would do if Sasuke ever attacked the village. Seemingly satisfied with Naruto's answer that he would stop Sasuke and save the village, Itachi decided to implant the crow into Naruto's body by using a genjutsu as a distraction, to allow the crow to store itself inside Naruto.[2] Hoping Naruto would never use the crow, Itachi arranged the crow as a countermeasure if Sasuke does attempt to attack Konoha.

Though the use of Kotoamatsukami failed to affect its intended target, it allowed Itachi to break free from Kabuto Yakushi's control. He proceeded to reveal to Naruto the significance of his plan. But due to the ten year waiting period for Shisui's eye to be used again, Itachi incinerated the crow so that it would not fall into the wrong hands.[3]